 | Snow conditions 27.3.2015
27.03.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly level 3. The snowpack is relatively unstable due to new snow and lower down due to rain. The layer of new snow on the old crusty base is unstable, and lower down the rain has soaked the old snow. The risk is significant. We expect spontaneous release of numerous small ... |
 | Snow conditions 26.3.2015
26.03.2015
The avalanche danger is currently mostly level 3. The snowpack has become unstable due to new snow and, lower down, due to rain. There is an unstable layer of new snow on the old, crusty base, and lower down the rain has soaked the old snow. The risk has increased. Spontaneous release of numerous ... |
 | Poll - Slavnik
26.03.2015
Have you been to Slavnik yet? That was the question in the previous poll. Slavnik is a mountain in Primorska, located in the northwestern part of the karst landscape of Čičarija, which stretches from Hrpelje all the way to Rijeka Bay in Croatia. Poll results: 70 % Yes 29 % No 1 % Don't know The p... |
 | Snow conditions 25.3.2015
25.03.2015
The avalanche danger is currently mostly level 1. The snowpack is still mostly stable for now. An avalanche can only be triggered by heavy loading of the snowpack, especially on steep shady slopes. The risk is relatively low. Only occasionally can a wind slab release under load on the snowpack, es... |
 | Snow conditions 23.3.2015
23.03.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly level 1. The snowpack is mostly stable. An avalanche can only be triggered by a large load on the snowpack, especially on steep shady slopes, while sunny slopes become somewhat more unstable in the middle of the day and early afternoon in sunny weather. The risk is rel... |
 | Hiker loses life on Porezen
21.03.2015
Today at 8:04, in the area of Porezen, the highest of the Cerkljansko hribovje in the municipality of Tolmin, a hiker was overcome by severe weakness. Despite the quick intervention of rescuers from the Tolmin GRS Station and the SV helicopter accompanied by a rescue team, he lost his life at the sc... |
 | Meeting of the Sustainable Development Group
20.03.2015
Meeting of the Sustainable Development Group with emphasis on the Natura 2000 areas management programme In the meeting room of the Alpine Association of Slovenia, on Thursday, 19 March 2015, the regular annual meeting of the signatories of the Agreement on cooperation in the field of sustainable de... |
 | Snow conditions 20.3.2015
20.03.2015
Avalanche danger is in the high mountains, especially in shady areas, mostly 2nd degree; elsewhere 1st degree. The snowpack is fairly stable. An avalanche can only be triggered by greater loading of the snowpack, especially on steeper slopes with wind-blown snow, particularly in gullies, and south-... |
 | Poll - Košenjak
19.03.2015
Over which bank of the Drava River does Košenjak 1522 m rise? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Over the left bank. Košenjak is a 1522-meter-high peak located above Dravograd, specifically above the left bank of the Drava River. Poll results: 66 % Over the left b... |
 | Snow conditions 18.3.2015
18.03.2015
The avalanche danger is in the high mountains, especially in shaded areas, mostly level 2; elsewhere level 1. The snowpack is fairly stable. An avalanche can only be triggered by a greater load on the snowpack, primarily on steeper slopes with wind-blown snow, especially in gullies, and sun-exposed... |
 | Snow conditions 16.3.2015
16.03.2015
The avalanche danger is in the high mountains, especially in shady locations, mostly 2nd degree; elsewhere 1st degree. The snowpack is fairly stable. An avalanche can only be triggered by greater loading of the snowpack, especially on steeper slopes with wind-deposited snow, particularly in gullies... |
 | Snow conditions 13.3.2015
13.03.2015
Avalanche danger is in the high mountains, especially in shady locations, mostly 2nd degree; elsewhere 1st degree. The snowpack is mostly already quite stable. An avalanche can be triggered only by greater loading of the snowpack, especially on steeper slopes with wind-blown snow, particularly in g... |
 | Piolet d'Or 2015
12.03.2015
Piolet d'Or 2015 to Lindič, Prezelj and Česen for the ascent on Hagshu Among this year's recipients of the prestigious Piolet d'Or are also Luka Lindič, Marko Prezelj and Aleš Česen with the first ascent in the north face of Hagshu. This is already the sixth Piolet d'Or for Slovenia in the 23-year h... |
 | Snow conditions 11.3.2015
11.03.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly level 2 in the high mountains; elsewhere level 1. The snowpack is mostly quite stable by now. You can only trigger an avalanche with significant additional load, especially on steeper slopes with wind-deposited snow, particularly in northern aspects, and southern aspe... |
 | Krajnc, Krišelj and Lindič in Patagonia...
9.03.2015
Krajnc, Krišelj and Lindič in Patagonia: Blockbuster first ascent and Cerro Torre via Adel Luka Krajnc (AO PD Celje - Matica), Tadej Krišelj (AO PD Kamnik) and Luka Lindič (AO PD Celje - Matica), all members of the Slovenian youth alpine national team (SMAR), which operates under the auspices of the... |
 | Snow conditions 9.3.2015
9.03.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower down, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can only trigger an avalanche with greater load on the snow cover, especially on steeper slopes and in areas with wind-blown snow; south-facing slopes are also more unstable in the middle of the day and early... |
 | Poll - Vremščica
7.03.2015
Can Storžič be seen from Vremščica? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. From Vremščica, especially from its highest peak, Storžič can be nicely seen on a clear day. Poll results: 60% yes 28% no 12% I don't know The poll, which ran from 24.2.2015 to 7.3.2015, ... |
 | Snow conditions 6.3.2015
6.03.2015
The general avalanche danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale. The avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can trigger a snow slab avalanche with greater load on the snow cover especially on steeper slopes and in areas with wind-deposited sn... |
 | Snow conditions 4.3.2015
4.03.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can trigger an avalanche with greater load on the snow cover, especially on steeper slopes and at places with wind-blown snow. The risk is still mainly due to poor bonding between the old, crusty and partially ic... |
 | Snow conditions 2.3.2015
2.03.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower down, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can trigger an avalanche with greater loading of the snowpack especially on steeper slopes and at locations with wind-deposited snow. The risk is still primarily due to poor connection between the old, crust... |
 | Snow conditions 27.2.2015
27.02.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2, lower down, mostly below the tree line, level 1. It was dry in the mountains and quite sunny on Thursday. The snow cover has been transforming, especially on sun-exposed slopes. You can trigger an avalanche with greater loading of the snow cover primarily on stee... |
 | Highest Awards for Top Achievements 2014
25.02.2015
The highest awards for top achievements in alpinism and sport climbing for 2014 have been received by Anastasija Davidova, Luka Lindič, Mina Markovič, Jernej Kruder, and Peter Mežnar. At the alpinism-climbing evening, which took place today, February 25, 2015, as part of the 9th Domžale Mountain Fil... |
 | Snow conditions 25.2.2015
25.02.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, lower down where there is little new snow, 1st degree. In the mountains, 10 to 30 cm of snow fell, the most in the high mountains of the Julian Alps. An avalanche can be triggered by even minor loading of the snowpack, especially on steeper slopes and in a... |
 | Poll - Matkov Škaf
24.02.2015
Matkov Škaf is always deep... That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - as much snow as there is. Matkov Škaf is a natural attraction located in Matkov Kot, or on the path Matkov Kot - Mrzla Gora. Poll results: 81 % as much snow 12 % 10 meters 7 % 5 meters The poll, whi... |
 | Snow conditions 23.2.2015
23.02.2015
Avalanche danger is 3rd degree, in areas where there was little old snow or snow fell on bare ground, 1st degree. On Sunday it snowed in the mountains, the snow line was at altitudes between around 600 and 900 m. 10 to 20 cm of snow fell, which bonded poorly with the old, crusty base. An avalanche ... |
 | Snow conditions 20.2.2015
20.02.2015
The general avalanche danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale. Avalanche danger is locally level 2 in the high mountains, lower, and in places with little snow, level 1. The snowpack has somewhat stabilized since midday, but is still locally potentially unstable and poorly bonded to the b... |
 | Bold guidelines and pressing questions...
18.02.2015
Bold guidelines and pressing questions of mountain hut management. Following last year's extremely poor mountaineering season, especially in the high mountains, which calls for guidelines ahead of the new mountaineering season, and at the same time with plans to integrate mountaineering into Sloveni... |
 | Snow conditions 18.2.2015
18.02.2015
The general avalanche danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale. MODERATE - due to windpacked snow, drifts and weak layers in the old snowpack. RISK ASSESSMENT The avalanche danger is mostly level 2 in the high mountains, lower down and in areas with little snow it is level 1. Since Monday,... |
 | Snow conditions 16.2.2015
16.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 2nd degree. The snowpack has stabilized somewhat, but is still potentially unstable locally and poorly bonded to the base. You can trigger an avalanche with greater load on the snowpack. Steeper slopes and areas with wind-blown snow are particularly dang... |
 | Survey - Cable car
14.02.2015
On which ski resort can we reach a higher altitude by cable car? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - on Krvavec. On the Krvavec ski resort, we can take the cable car almost to the top of Veliki Zvoh (1971 m), which is the highest among the ski resorts mentioned in... |
 | Snow conditions 13.2.2015
13.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly degree 2. The snowpack has somewhat stabilized, but remains locally potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the substrate. An avalanche can be triggered by increased loading of the snowpack. Steeper slopes and areas with wind-packed snow are part... |
 | Sunny Side of the Alps
12.02.2015
Hello, Legit Films production presents the exclusive online premiere of the film Sunny Side of the Alps. It's a 48-hour online streaming available this weekend 14-15.2.2015. Link for posting, active during the mentioned period http://youtu.be/dXSZIlT1MFg Athletes in the film: Bine Žalohar, Mat... |
 | World Championships in Ski Mountaineering
12.02.2015
Pleasing Slovenian successes at the 2015 Ski Mountaineering World Championships in Verbier At the ski mountaineering world championships, held in Swiss Verbier from February 4 to 12, 2015, Slovenian colors were represented by three competitors: experienced Nejc Kuhar and Klemen Triler, as well as Ju... |
 | Snow conditions 11.2.2015
11.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, mainly below the forest line and in sheltered locations 2nd degree. The snowpack is still potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the ground. Avalanches can be triggered in many places even with minor snowpack loading. Steeper slopes ... |
 | Snow conditions 9.2.2015
9.02.2015
AVALANCHE DANGER ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, mainly below the forest line and in sheltered locations 2nd degree. The snowpack is still potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the ground. Avalanches can be triggered almost anywhere with minor snowpack loading. Steeper... |
 | Snow conditions 6.2.2015
6.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, locally especially below the forest line 2nd degree. The snowpack is potentially still quite unstable and poorly bonded to the base. An avalanche can be triggered almost anywhere with minor snowpack loading. Steeper slopes and areas with wind... |
 | Snow conditions 4.2.2015
4.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENTAvalanche danger is mostly level 3, locally especially below the forest line level 2.The snowpack is still potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the base. An avalanche can be triggered in many places already with minor loading of the snowpack. Steeper slopes and places with ... |
 | Second web episode of Sunny Side of the Alps
3.02.2015
Hello, Legit Films production, following the December premiere of the film Sunny Side of the Alps, presents the second web episode featuring the team. Who are the Slovenian snowboarders and skiers filming winter sports movies in nature for three years already? Watch the episode (http://bit.ly/1y... |
 | 120 Years of Planinski Vestnik
2.02.2015
Planinski vestnik, the oldest still published Slovenian magazine, has been delighting Slovenian mountain lovers for 120 years. Its first issue was published as the bulletin of the Slovenian Mountaineering Society in Ljubljana on February 8, 1895. Planinski vestnik has in all periods of its publicati... |
 | Snow conditions 2.2.2015
2.02.2015
On Saturday it was variably cloudy in the mountains, with occasional local snowfall in the afternoon, up to 5 cm of snow. On Sunday it was cloudy and there was snowfall again in places, up to about 10 cm of snow. On Saturday a moderate westerly wind blew, on Sunday a relatively weak easterly. New co... |
 | Snow conditions 30.1.2015
30.01.2015
Up to yesterday afternoon, the weather in the mountains was dry and relatively cold. On sunny days, the snow cover on sun-exposed slopes softened on the surface during the day and froze at night. On Thursday night, it started snowing from the west and by today noon, when the main precipitation had p... |
 | Poll - higher-lying cave
27.01.2015
Which is the higher-lying cave (Snežna jama na Raduhi or Ledena jama Jespa na Menini planini)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Snežna jama na Raduhi. Ledena jama Jespa na Menini planini has an entrance at 1420 m, Snežna jama na Raduhi at 1556 m. Poll results: 88... |
 | Snow conditions 26.1.2015
26.01.2015
In the night from Friday to Saturday it snowed mainly in the eastern part of our mountains. Between more than 5 and over 20 cm of snow fell. It snowed onto a crusty base, an east wind blew which drifted the new snow considerably into wind slabs. Elsewhere it was mostly dry. It cooled down, with temp... |
 | Snow conditions 23.1.2015
23.01.2015
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, snow fell mainly in the western part of our mountains. The most snow, around 10 cm, fell in the southern part of the Julian Alps and in the foothills, elsewhere only a few centimeters. The wind blew away much of the new snow. There were no significant precipi... |
 | Snow conditions 19.1.2015
19.01.2015
During the night to Saturday and on Saturday there were precipitations, the most in western Slovenia. Initially, the snow line was high, above 1800 m, but gradually it dropped slightly below 1500 m. In the high mountains of the Julian Alps around 50 cm of snow fell, but with decreasing elevation the... |
 | Poll - Veliki Rob
17.01.2015
Can Sabotin (609 m) be seen from Veliki Rob (1237 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Veliki Rob is a peak above the Vipava Valley, from which Sabotin can be seen on a clear day. Poll results: 55 % yes 25 % I don't know 20 % no The poll, which ran from 6.... |
 | Snow conditions 16.1.2015
16.01.2015
Cloudy and mostly dry weather prevailed. Occasionally a southwesterly wind blew. The zero-degree level was on Thursday at around 2000 m a.s.l., this morning a little lower. Due to moist and relatively warm air, the snow cover transformed and settled somewhat more, only in the high mountains it remai... |
 | Safer in the mountains with GRZS and PZS
14.01.2015
At today's press conference of the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia (GRZS) in Kranj, which was also attended by the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS), they presented a short analysis of rescue operations in 2014, Avalanche Awareness Days on Pokljka, tips for safer mountain visits this wint... |
 | Snow conditions 14.1.2015
14.01.2015
On Monday and Tuesday sunny weather prevailed. On Monday during the day it gradually warmed up and on Tuesday the zero degree level was at around 2900 m above sea level. By this morning it has cooled slightly again and the zero level is currently around 1500 m. The snow cover has become even more se... |
 | Camera with a view of Begunjščica
13.01.2015
Dear users and visitors of the mountain world in the Zelenice area, we inform you that after a few weeks' "break" the cameras on Zgornji Plot above Zelenica, from 10.1.2015 onwards, the recordings of the northern side of Begunjščica from the mentioned camera are again available at the web address h... |